Test/review of Keeppower IMR18650 NH1826 2600mAh (Black) 2016

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[size=+3]Keeppower IMR18650 NH1826 2600mAh (Black) 2016[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity: 2600mAh
  • Minimum capacity: 2500mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.70V
  • Charge voltage: 4.20V 0/-0.05V
  • Standard discharge cut-off: 2.50V
  • Standard charge current: 1000mA
  • Charge current cut-off: 50mA
  • Max. Constant discharge current: 30A
  • Max. Pulse discharge current: 60A

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A very high current 18650 cell.

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The two cells tracks nicely and can deliver a lot of current.

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At 30A they did get too hot and I had to stop the discharge a some seconds before the cell was empty. The cells did reach 93°C after I terminated the discharge.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is very good high current cells. The very high current capability means the cells are a bit below top capacity.



[size=+3]Notes and links[/size]

The batteries was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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